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At this point, Julio Teheran should truly be off-limits in trade. I don't agree with the Talking Chop article that criticized the Braves for tinkering with his mechanics, since I think they're reading something into comments that isn't there...but the point is that no one ever doubted his talent, and now that he's putting up results again (in this case, ridiculous results), he needs to be kept, in my opinion.

As for Gattis, I think any talk of him being a starter out of the gate is premature. He still doesn't project as anything but an emergency catcher at the big-league level at this point, and he's the kind of player that needs to keep proving himself. Competition in the Caribbean can be wildly variable, and Gattis is an unusual and risky enough player that he shouldn't get extended playing time until it's impossible to avoid giving it to him. For a contending team like the Braves, Gattis should be icing on the cake if he keeps on hitting all the way to the majors, not a guy that's being counted on.

Also, I really hope Mejia makes the team as a righty power bat. I've liked him for a long time, and he's always been an underrated overachiever because of his defensive limitations. But at some point, if you can mash, you should play, and he deserves a chance to prove he can't hit at the major-league level.

As for Gattis, I think any talk of him being a starter out of the gate is premature. He still doesn't project as anything but an emergency catcher at the big-league level at this point, and he's the kind of player that needs to keep proving himself.

You do realize why that projection is common right? It has nothing to do with his abilities as a hitter, he's a bad catcher.

I've never been a fan of Mejia but there is on player that is constantly held back and I don't know why. Chris Garcia has a career 330/435/494/929 line. He's now 24 and in A+ but he hit rookie league 366/459/493/951 as a 20 year old but wasn't moved up

I've never been a fan of Mejia but there is on player that is constantly held back and I don't know why. Chris Garcia has a career 330/435/494/929 line. He's now 24 and in A+ but he hit rookie league 366/459/493/951 as a 20 year old but wasn't moved up

Like what I see but he is a 1B only so its hard. He will be in AA this season, might even jump.

Yes, and...? Your point is? There are posters who think he might be the starting catcher (see below), and I disagree.

The fact that he's a bad catcher is the only reason I made the statement in the first place.

Mainly because he'd only be counted on to catch for a short period of time and if he continues to hit in ST his offensive value could exceed what Gerald Laird gives us. If he doesn't perform back to AAA, if he does could see him moving to LF. Gattis has the ability to catch, maybe not the best defensive catcher but I'm ok trying him out for a month.

Yes, and...? Your point is? There are posters who think he might be the starting catcher (see below), and I disagree.

The fact that he's a bad catcher is the only reason I made the statement in the first place.

Ah, I didn't see people saying he'd be the starting catcher. To me his only hope for breaking it into the majors with the braves is left field, and it's all I've seen mentioned from the Braves organization as well, so I'm actually shocked anyone thought he'd be a catcher in the majors. That job will eventually go to Bethancourt if he can ever learn how to hit the damned ball.

Mainly because he'd only be counted on to catch for a short period of time and if he continues to hit in ST his offensive value could exceed what Gerald Laird gives us. If he doesn't perform back to AAA, if he does could see him moving to LF. Gattis has the ability to catch, maybe not the best defensive catcher but I'm ok trying him out for a month.

Not entirely unreasonable at all, but I personally get the impression he is really that bad right now. Great work ethic so he might improve, but not at all ready to be an everyday catcher, even for a month. I wouldn't mind carrying him as the backup to Laird, letting him start every once in a while and play more left field. But their signing of Matt Pagnozzi really makes me think they're intent on getting a good defensive backstop as the backup.

Not entirely unreasonable at all, but I personally get the impression he is really that bad right now. Great work ethic so he might improve, but not at all ready to be an everyday catcher, even for a month. I wouldn't mind carrying him as the backup to Laird, letting him start every once in a while and play more left field. But their signing of Matt Pagnozzi really makes me think they're intent on getting a good defensive backstop as the backup.